Michener Elementary School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michener Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Prairie Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
| Measure | Michener Elementary School Adrian, Michigan | Prairie Elementary School Adrian, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,581 | #1108 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40786 of 50,301 | #37372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Adrian | Adrian |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 26.4).
- •Michener Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Michener Elementary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 187.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michener Elementary School better than Prairie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Michener Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Adrian and Adrian in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michener Elementary School: 266. Prairie Elementary School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michener Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Michener Elementary School is 1209th of 1,581 and Prairie Elementary School is 1108th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).